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October 8, 2026
Meet Siena: A Big Tech Employee Turned Bubble Tea Entrepreneur
Anxious about layoffs and eager to be present while planning her wedding, a Big Tech employee left Microsoft and started Chai High Spirits, a South Asian-inspired boba tea business.
May 18, 2026
The Erosion of Third Places
It’s market day in Andover, Mass., and everyone’s invited. Kids race between tents set up between the town’s offices and the public park. Neighbors chat with neighbors, carrying fresh produce and flowers home in their tote bags. Vendors talk excitedly about their wares, from artisanal woodworks to fresh croissants.
December 16, 2025
Still Reeling from Months of Raids in D.C., Immigrant Communities Face Another Federal Surge
As armed patrols of federal agents receded in D.C., residents began adapting to a more ominous reality—one characterized by masked figures in unmarked cars, and a deep uncertainty over what comes next.
December 8, 2025
Hugs Cafe Expands Dallas Presence, Employing Adults with Disabilities
Hugs Cafe Inc. is a non-profit offering training and employment for adults with intellectual and development disabilities. Through its cafe, greenhouse, and other programs, Hugs Cafe aims to address high unemployment rates for this population. A second cafe location is set to open in Dallas on Dec. 8, 2025. Beyond Hugs Cafe's model, other alternatives include integrated employment, where neurodivergent employees work alongside others in mainstream workplaces.
October 29, 2025
This NJ Baker Is Welcoming Everyone to the Dessert Table
How a boy with food allergies inspired his mother's bakery